“Chili is a largely a state of mind,” wrote Bill Bridges in “The Great American Chili Book,” and nowhere is that truer than in the spicy world of chili cook-offs, where a champion’s mindset — along ...

There’s nothing quite like the taste of a chargrilled steak or smoky seared vegetables cooked over an open fire. Cooking outdoors requires harnessing culinary skills learned indoors and bringing them ...

As a trained chef, I know a few cooking techniques that will make common dishes better. Create croutons by hand and peel your celery before adding it to cold salads. Make sure to chill your cookie ...

Place the meat on a rimmed platter and pat dry well, using paper towels. Set it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours if time allows, to dry it further. If desired, season all over with kosher ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Wondering how to cook a turkey or how long to cook a turkey? Butterball has your answers. Roasting in an oven is one of the most popular ways to cook a turkey. It's simple, convenient ...

“Mom, can I help?” It’s a phrase that exhausted parents trying to crank out dinner—while playing referee to keep kids out of the snack cabinet and preventing pasta on the stove from boiling over—have ...

I loved cooking so much that I made it my career. And then I got burnt out. Here’s how I found my cooking groove again. If you are reading Food & Wine, chances are that you, like me, enjoy cooking.